Best Chris Difford Podcasts (2024)

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Best Of - On Tour Summer 2024 1:06:06

2h ago1:06:06

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Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt continue to tour the UK this week with Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets – so here is a ‘Best Of’ episode that features some of our favourite guests who are also on tour this year. Get tickets from the artists website. On the show we hear from Neil Finn from Crowded House – who play the Isle of Wight Festival this summer and…

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5th Anniversary Extravaganza (Dan Wilson, Astrel K, Sheila Lord, & Luke Bligh) 1:24:02

2d ago1:24:02

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It’s been five years! Yes, it’s 5th anniversary extravaganza episode of Sending Signals! I’m delighted that Dan Wilson agreed to come back on for a catch-up. He’s one of my favourite ever guests on the show and he didn’t disappoint. We talk about his recent Grammy win, the role of embarrassment in songwriter, as well as the story behind the Semison…

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S7E9: Guy Garvey 1:09:35

5d ago1:09:35

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This week on Rockonteurs we welcome a true National Treasure to the series, a songwriter, a musician, broadcaster and all-round lovely bloke, it’s Guy Garvey. Guy shares his story of his working-class routes, falling in love with a broad range of music thanks to his sisters all having such eclectic tastes. He also shares how Elbow started with mode…

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S7E8: Alan Edwards 1:07:44

12d ago1:07:44

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This week on the podcast Gary and Guy chat to the legendary music PR Alan Edwards. Alan is the man who is responsible for keeping some of the biggest names in music in (and sometimes out) of the papers! He has worked with an incredible roster of artists from Blondie, The Sex Pistols, the Spice Girls, The Rolling Stones, and David Bowie. His new boo…

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S4 Ep12: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Mark Knopfler 42:37

15d ago42:37

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Joining Chris is Mark Knopfler, the revered singer-songwriter and a masterful guitar player, with a totally distinctive sound and style. Always fascinated with music, Mark worked as a junior reporter and studied English before finally realising his long held dream of finding the right band. That band was Dire Straits, whose ascent was remarkable wi…

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S7E7: John Oates 1:12:24

19d ago1:12:24

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This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Gary chat to singer, songwriter, and record producer John Oates. John, with his former co-writer Daryl Hall produced some of the greatest songs of the 70s and 80s making them the most successful musical duo of all time selling over 80 million albums. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. …

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S4 Ep11: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Alan Edwards 48:27

24d ago48:27

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Joining Chris for this episode is legendary PR man Alan Edwards. During his 45 years working in the music industry he's worked with the likes of David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, The Spice Girls, Michael Jackson, The Stranglers, Blondie, Paul McCartney and Amy Winehouse. Alan began his career under the tutelage of another music PR legend, Keith Alth…

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“Red Dwarf” Special w/ Doug Naylor (Writer) 35:51

1M ago35:51

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Would you like some toast? Instagram: @sendingsignalspodcast X: @signalspodcastBy Matt Royal

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S4 Ep10: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Guy Chambers 40:48

1M ago40:48

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Joining Chris today is songwriter Guy Chambers, best known for his work co-writing hits like 'Millennium', 'Angels', 'Let Me Entertain You' and 'Rock DJ' with Robbie Williams. Having graduated from The Guildhall School Of Music, Guy went straight to work with Julian Cope, then joined The Waterboys before moving onto World Party. And alongside his h…

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S7E6: Brian Auger 1:06:50

1M ago1:06:50

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This brilliant Brian Auger joins Gary and Guy this week for another must listen episode of Rockonteurs. Brian is a total gent and was there from the earliest days of Rock and Roll as the go to organ and piano guy. He formed The Steampacket with Long John Baldry, Julie Driscoll, and Rod Stewart in 1965. His influence is felt far and wide in the busi…

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S4 Ep9: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Eddi Reader 40:19

1M ago40:19

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Chris is joined by Scottish vocalist Eddi Reader for this episode, to chat about her fascinating career in music. From busking around Europe, to singing backing vocals for artists as diverse as Gang of Four, Eurythmics and Alison Moyet to finding fame - and having a number one single - with Fairground Attraction. But the band's success was fleeting…

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S7E5: Jimmy Webb 1:17:46

1M ago1:17:46

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This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy welcome one of the greatest ever songwriters to the podcast, in fact Jimmy Webb is the only artist ever to receive a Grammy Awards for music, lyrics and orchestration. Jimmy has written for Glen Campbell, Linda Ronstadt, the Supremes, Art Garfunkel and even Richard Harris! From a childhood raised on church mus…

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Isobel Campbell 59:53

1M ago59:53

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Putting last week behind us, this was genuinely one of my favourite conversations I’ve had for the show. Like many, I was first aware of Isobel as member of Scottish indie band Belle and Sebastian. I found her such a compelling figure. She looked like she had stepped out of a French new wave movie. She was a cello player in an indie rock band. And …

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S4 Ep8: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Corinne Bailey Rae 43:02

2M ago43:02

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Chris' guest in this episode is Leeds born singer songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae. Though Corinne appeared to have success straight away with her first single, 'Like A Star', she'd already been through the painful process of having her first band fall apart - the punky 3 piece Helen she'd formed with friends. But a change in musical direction - partl…

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S7E4: Joe Elliott 2 1:07:49

2M ago1:07:49

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This week we welcome Joe Elliott back to the podcast. Joe is in town to talk about the reissue of Pyromania and it doesn’t take long before Guy, Gary, and Joe are discussing their favourite artists and their favourite gigs. Joe is the perfect guest for this podcast because he’s such a music fan as much as being a global rock and roll star. The 40th…

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Chris Difford (Squeeze) 26:24

2M ago26:24

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Chris Difford is having a very busy year. There’s a new Squeeze album in the works, they are supporting Heart on their forthcoming arena tour, and there’s also the matter of an enormous UK tour in hour of Squeeze’s 50th anniversary. Chris also hosts the podcast “I Never Thought It Would Happen” which is currently on Season 4. Seems like a good time…

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S4 Ep7: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Wolfgang Van Halen 37:03

2M ago37:03

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In this episode, Chris welcomes rapidly rising rock star Wolfgang Van Halen. Now fronting his own band, Mammoth, Wolfie made his stage debut at 16 playing bass alongside his dad Eddie and uncle Alec in the legendary rock band Van Halen. Like his dad, Wolfie started his musical journey playing drums, before also picking up the guitar and bass. For h…

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S7E3: Phil Manzanera 2 1:17:15

2M ago1:17:15

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This week on the podcast we welcome Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera to the show. Chatting about his incredible childhood of island hopping that lead to his diverse musical influence. Phil also chats to Guy and Gary about his new book ‘Revolución to Roxy’ which is out now and available to buy. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Product…

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S4 Ep6: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Sharleen Spiteri 43:43

2M ago43:43

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Chris Difford is joined in this episode by Sharleen Spiteri, the lead singer of the Glasgow band Texas, who've blended pop, rock and soul with huge success since their breakout single 'I Don't Want A Lover' back in 1989. The band have since enjoyed an incredible run of hit singles and number one albums, but have also overcome an 8 year hiatus and t…

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S7E2: Woody Woodmansey 1:31:40

2M ago1:31:40

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This week we welcome Woody Woodmansey to the podcast. Woody is the last man standing from Bowie's band ‘The Spiders From Mars’ and Woody shares some incredible stories with us this week from his first foray into music, meeting a young David Bowie and touring the world with the Spider. You can see Woody at the 3rd David Bowie World Fan Convention in…

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Jade Bird 29:56

2M ago29:56

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Roll up! Roll up! This episode I’m joined from across the Atlantic by singer-songwriter Jade Bird, who has just released a new EP, “Burn The Hard Drive”, which chronicles the breakdown of her relationship and engagement to a former bandmate. It’s the first significant release from Jade since 2021’s very excellent “Different Kinds Of Light” album. W…

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S4 Ep5: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Jack Cochrane 41:16

2M ago41:16

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With Chris Difford for another episode of his podcast is Jack Cochrane, frontman for the West Lothian four-piece, The Snuts, a guitar driven act citing The Arctic Monkeys and The Libertines as influences. The band formed at school in 2015, with a single 'Glasgow' appearing in 2016, and since then, Jack and his band have enjoyed a remarkable and rap…

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S7E1: Dave Wakeling 1:01:07

2M ago1:01:07

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Rockonteurs returns, and this week Guy and Gary are chatting to Dave Wakeling from The Beat. Chatting about a life on the road, his influences, those politically orientated lyrics of the 1980s, being covered by Pete Townshend, supporting Bowie and an amazing tale about how he tried to get back his resignation letter from the band. He also talks abo…

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S4 Ep4: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Gabrielle 38:08

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Singer-songwriter Gabrielle joins Chris to discuss her career as a music maker. The London born singer was a huge music fan growing up, loving the music she heard on the radio and TV from acts like Wham, Haircut 100, Duran Duran and Adam And The Ants. And she was also exposed to the records of Barry White, Motown, Michael Jackson and Bobby Womack w…

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Season 3, Episode 5: Carole King - To be Home Again - Forest Ecosystem Preservation 51:51

3M ago51:51

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Season 3 Episode 5 Carole King To Be Home Again Forest Ecosystem Preservation Carole King at the 1972 Grammys Our guest today is one of the most successful female songwriters of the latter half of the 20th century, writing or co-writing 118 pop hits in Billboard's top 100 in the US and 61 hits that charted in the UK, making her the most successful …

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S4 Ep3: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Ron Sexsmith 51:25

3M ago51:25

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On this episode of his podcast, Chris welcomes the Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith to talk about the fine art of music making. Starting his music career in a band that couldn't really play, then screaming his head off in a hard rock band, Ron finally found his voice making music more influenced by his Canadian forebears like Neil Young, Jon…

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S6E7: Robin Trower 52:49

3M ago52:49

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This week on Rockonteurs we chat to guitarist Robin Trower. Robin talks about his early guitar influences, his love of James Brown, his time with Procol Harum and as the bandleader in his own power trio. April 2024 is also the 50th anniversary of his acclaimed album ‘Bridge of Sighs’ which is re-released and includes brand new Dolby Atmos mixes too…

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S4 Ep2: I Never Thought It Would Happen - Norah Jones 36:53

3M ago36:53

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Joining Chris for a chat about the fine art of music making is the amazing Norah Jones, who's released a string of albums that have constantly surprised and delighted, and which have covered a lot of ground musically; from jazz, blues and country to folk, pop and even punk. Norah burst onto the scene in 2002 with the hit single, 'Don't Know Why', f…

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S6E6: Mark Knopfler 1:10:54

3M ago1:10:54

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This week on Rockonteurs, we welcome Mark Knopfler to the podcast. Where on earth do you start with a man whose career is so extensive, eclectic, and compelling? Mark shares some incredible stories of his introduction to the guitar, his heroes like Buddy Holly and Hank Marvin, his chart topping, decade defining days with Dire Straits, producing Bob…

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Singer Phillip Ingram on Motown, Movies, & More! 34:40

3M ago34:40

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Phillip Ingram is one of the founding members of Motown band Switch who formed in late 1976, and after a chance encounter, were championed by Jermaine Jackson. Motown chief Berry Gordy heard the band’s tape and signed them to his subsidiary Gordy label. Switch were a a consistent presence on the R’n’B charts in the last 1970s. Switch sort of implod…

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S4 Ep1: I Never Thought It Would Happen - James Blunt 39:05

3M ago39:05

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Chris Difford is back with his charming and insightful podcast series, 'I Never Thought It Would Happen'. In this first episode in the new series, Chris chats to the ever-excellent James Blunt. James is a hugely talented and highly respected artist who has sold over 20 million records. His self-aware, self-effacing character is just part of his cha…

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S6E5: Joe Boyd 1:13:40

3M ago1:13:40

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This week on Rockonteurs we are joined by the American writer and producer Joe Boyd. Joe has worked with a stunning array of artists from Fairport Convention, Nick Drake, REM and, of course Pink Floyd. In this episode he talks about his introduction into the music business, founding the highly influential UFO nightclub and his memories of working w…

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S4: Series 4 of 'I Never Thought It Would Happen' with Chris Difford - is coming soon! 1:25

3M ago1:25

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Series 4 of the hit podcast 'I Never Thought It Would Happen' with Chris Difford is back on March 19th. We return with a joyous and eclectic guest list from James Blunt to Wolfgang Van Halen. From Norah Jones to Ron Sexsmith and all in aid of the wonderful charity Help Musicians. Find out more at www.HelpMusicians.org.uk…

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The Making of “Past Lives” w/Ben Kahn (Assistant Director) 40:00

3M ago40:00

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It seems like a good time to take a deep dive into Best Picture nominee, and more importantly, my favourite film of 2023, “Past Lives”. This episode I’m joined by the film’s Assistant Director Ben Kahn to discuss his personal impact on the film, creating the remarkable chemistry between the cast, evoking an older digital landscape, and the profound…

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S6E4: Duff McKagan 57:18

4M ago57:18

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This week Guy and Gary are joined by another legendary bassist, from Guns n Roses, we welcome Duff McKagan to Rockonteurs. There is so much more to Duff than that incredible band. We dig into his passion for punk, his introduction to the bass, his global success with GnR but also his wonderful solo work that includes last years ‘Lighthouse’ album t…

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S6E3: Steve Howe 1:05:05

4M ago1:05:05

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This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy get to meet a real-life guitar hero of theirs – the wonderful Steve Howe. Steve takes us through his journey from psychedelia to prog, from the Syndicats to Yes, to Asia and even his collaboration with Frankie Goes to Hollywood. The Classic Tales of Yes tour returns to the UK in May and includes a special show…

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